Spotlight on Federal Government Spotlight on Federal Government

Governments everywhere have come to realise that digital service delivery can be both more effective and less costly.

Which is why Australia’s Federal government established the Digital Transformation Agency to pave the way for an aggressive push into digital services.

iTnews has chronicled the resulting stream of new initiatives that change the way citizens and businesses work with government.

For this year’s benchmark we received entries from federal agencies detailing such efforts and showcasing how Canberra is not just talking technology, but using it to deliver outcomes that matter for Australians.

Australia sues Facebook over user data

Australia sues Facebook over user data

Echoing US antitrust case.
Byron Kaye Dec 17 2020 6:19AM Security
Telstra sells Velocity, South Brisbane fibre networks for $140m

Telstra sells Velocity, South Brisbane fibre networks for $140m

Uniti emerges as purchaser, promises gigabit upgrade.
Ry Crozier Dec 16 2020 10:52AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co disables instant online quotes for user-pays fibre upgrades

NBN Co disables instant online quotes for user-pays fibre upgrades

A fortnight after soft launching the tool.
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2020 12:18PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to undertake $200m IT transformation

NBN Co to undertake $200m IT transformation

Largest such project in its history.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2020 5:20PM Telco/ISP
Huawei Australia still waiting for 'formal' NBN, 5G ban notifications

Huawei Australia still waiting for 'formal' NBN, 5G ban notifications

Says it is 'well placed' to critique 2018 telco security law.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2020 5:12PM Networking
Uniti Group names OptiComm CTO

Uniti Group names OptiComm CTO

To lead wholesale and infrastructure division.
Tess Bennett Dec 8 2020 6:40AM Training & Development
BTC Markets exposes customer names, emails in botched blast send

BTC Markets exposes customer names, emails in botched blast send

Australia's largest cryptocurrency exchange apologises for error.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2020 12:42AM Security
7-Eleven Australia migrates SAP environment to Azure

7-Eleven Australia migrates SAP environment to Azure

Sets franchisees up with Power BI.
Ry Crozier Dec 1 2020 10:27AM Digital & Disruption
Optus chief takes aim at OTT services, NBN

Optus chief takes aim at OTT services, NBN

Sector’s profitability should interest policy makers.
Ry Crozier Nov 30 2020 1:11PM Telco/ISP
KFC Australia to fit its stores with IoT sensors

KFC Australia to fit its stores with IoT sensors

Expands its three-year embrace of big data.
Ry Crozier Nov 24 2020 12:11PM Projects
DTA seeks input on digital strategy refresh

DTA seeks input on digital strategy refresh

Opens month-long consultation process.
Justin Hendry Nov 23 2020 12:42PM Strategy
Chevron Australia has 'reservations' at govt asserting itself in a cyber attack response

Chevron Australia has 'reservations' at govt asserting itself in a cyber attack response

Calls proposed powers 'unusual'.
Ry Crozier Nov 10 2020 11:48AM Security
ACMA to ensure internet users see NBN rebates

ACMA to ensure internet users see NBN rebates

Either in 'monetary value' or as 'in kind' benefits.
Ry Crozier Nov 10 2020 6:50AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co could have first gigabit-ready FTTC services in a year

NBN Co could have first gigabit-ready FTTC services in a year

Though asks not to be held to that timeline.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 6:05PM Telco/ISP
Govt to hold two 5G spectrum auctions in 2021

Govt to hold two 5G spectrum auctions in 2021

High and low band allocations on offer.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 1:15PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers technology choice exit for would-be FTTN upgraders

NBN Co offers technology choice exit for would-be FTTN upgraders

Won’t reimburse users that already paid for an upgrade.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2020 1:11PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co's financial returns take backseat to affordability, usability

NBN Co's financial returns take backseat to affordability, usability

ACCC sets the scene for a new SAU.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2020 12:15PM Telco/ISP
Vocus backs LEO satellites to bridge regional broadband divide

Vocus backs LEO satellites to bridge regional broadband divide

Which is widening in the metro race towards gigabit speeds.
Ry Crozier Oct 27 2020 5:23PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co reveals first locations with an FTTN upgrade path to full fibre

NBN Co reveals first locations with an FTTN upgrade path to full fibre

Starts work on bringing fibre from node to street.
Ry Crozier Oct 27 2020 11:54AM Telco/ISP

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